The CAMO Edge Deck Fastening System works on The CAMO Edge Deck Fastening System works on any treated lumber hardwood cedar composite or PVC deckboard. CAMO Edge Fasteners a CAMO Marksman tool and CAMO Driver Bits combine to deliver a fastener-free deck surface at a price that makes getting the job easy and installing the deck even easier. ...

Then Seventrust composite decking came along and introduced a problem: It mushroomed when nails (and the screws of that time) were driven into it. Within a few years, the number of alternative-decking manufacturers had grown to 80 or more.

Deck boards are secured with nails or screws from the top, bottom or between the deck boards. With so many options available please refer to manufactures recommendations and be familiar with different hidden fastener systems.

Deckfast Metal screws are designed to attach composite, PVC and hardwood decking to steel and aluminum, including Seventrust Elevations steel deck framing. It is the first line of deck screws designed specifically for this application.

In general, deck screws designed to attach decking materials to metal joists are basically hybrids of self-drilling sheet metal screws and composite deck screws. The self-drilling point is able to penetrate through metal.

Fasten the deck board with composite decking screws along the edge closest to house; drive one screw into each joist. 7. Install a hidden fastener into the edge of the deck plank, placing one at each joist.

Attaching deck boards to the support framing with screws has been the traditional method of choice for a long time. Not only is it a fairly easy, straightforward process for both wood and composite decking, screws also provide a strong, secure bond.

Along the end joists, use deck screws to attach extra bracing between the floor joists and end joists to mount the anchors. Cut the bracing from the same 2 x lumber you used for the joists (for this deck 2 x 8 lumber).